Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Worst Day Revised

This is where I am in my piece so far - still rough, but in terms of colors, it's pretty close to what I'll be going with. The composition bugs me, though - seems too closed in on the right side, where the portfolio is. Should I add some more picture space there? Tone down the black of the portfolio to something less in-your-face so it doesn't weigh your eye down so much? Both? (And yes, I do plan to make that umbrella completely messed up by the wind.)

I really like the shading; can't wait to see it when it's finished! Definitely tone down the portfolio, or add some highlights to it (which I'm sure you will); it kind of got lost in the painting...I thought it was part of the background.